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2025 [KABQ] ALBUQUERQUE Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 5

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Storm Based Warning History

703 
WWUS45 KABQ 120913
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
313 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

NMZ210-213-214-122200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0005.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
313 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible, except 6 to 10 
  inches in the Tusas Mountains. Winds could gust up to 65 mph, 
  except up to 75 mph in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and 
  Tusas Mountains Including Chama.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages may occur during cold weather 
  with blizzard-like conditions. Prepare your home and property for 
  extremely hazardous weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Guyer
001 
WWUS45 KABQ 122006
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

NMZ210-213-214-130600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0005.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0006.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches, with locally heavier amounts of 10 to 15 inches on west 
  facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and 
  Tusas Mountains Including Chama.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 6 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages may occur during cold weather 
  with blizzard-like conditions. Prepare your home and property for 
  extremely hazardous weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-130600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0010.250314T0300Z-250314T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Locally heavier amounts of 3 to 8 inches in the Gila and the 
  Chuska Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mountains, and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause 
  extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ203-211-218-130600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0010.250314T0600Z-250314T1200Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Locally heavier amounts of 3 to 8 inches in the Jemez Mountains. 
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, and Santa Fe 
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree 
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

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703 
WWUS45 KABQ 120913
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
313 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

NMZ210-213-214-122200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.A.0005.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
313 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible, except 6 to 10 
  inches in the Tusas Mountains. Winds could gust up to 65 mph, 
  except up to 75 mph in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and 
  Tusas Mountains Including Chama.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages may occur during cold weather 
  with blizzard-like conditions. Prepare your home and property for 
  extremely hazardous weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Guyer
Permalink to 202503122006-KABQ-WWUS45-WSWABQ
001 
WWUS45 KABQ 122006
WSWABQ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

NMZ210-213-214-130600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WS.A.0005.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WS.W.0006.250314T0300Z-250315T0000Z/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches, with locally heavier amounts of 10 to 15 inches on west 
  facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and 
  Tusas Mountains Including Chama.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 6 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages may occur during cold weather 
  with blizzard-like conditions. Prepare your home and property for 
  extremely hazardous weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-130600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0010.250314T0300Z-250314T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Locally heavier amounts of 3 to 8 inches in the Gila and the 
  Chuska Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mountains, and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-40. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause 
  extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

NMZ203-211-218-130600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WW.Y.0010.250314T0600Z-250314T1200Z/
Far Northwest Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
206 PM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Locally heavier amounts of 3 to 8 inches in the Jemez Mountains. 
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, and Santa Fe 
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This 
  includes portions of I-25. Areas of blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree 
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road 
conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.

&&

$$

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